This monthly event encourages people to meet their neighbors by setting up a bench outside their house and hosting a mini-street gathering. Gessell & Shoshannah bench hop for the day to meet the people who host and those who visit. Great way to meet your fellow residents and mingle with the locals.
Elysia & Ashley take to Dam Square for a fun bubble blowing session with a group of friends. Fun for all ages, and makes adults feel like kids again... Join the Bubble-ution and spread love, joy and a little soap!
Elysia continues her Red Light District tour uncovering the Hangover Information Center, the Old Church, Red Light Radio and retro game arcade-Ton Ton Club.
Wynand Fockink is another hidden gem in the Red Light District. Join Elysia as she tours their distillery and tastes over 10 different liqueurs & jenevers. An Amsterdam favorite spot!
One of the biggest events on the Amsterdam festival calendar- 200 vintage/retro looking food trucks serve up everything from Korean BBQ to insects on a stick. Shoshannah & Vicky eat their way thru while interviewing vendors, listening to great music and drinking a bit of prosecco.
Gessell takes a tour of the great street art we have in the city center. If you're into urban & alternative art, the tour is a great way to see the city from a different perspective and learn a bit about the artists and the history of the works.
One of the most popular gardens in the world, people flock here to see the spectacularly arranged Dutch tulips in full bloom amongst tall trees, waterfalls, lakes, canals, windmills and in indoor pavilions.
Peace, love & orange are what it's all about when Amsterdam turns into one giant street party & flea market. Dance in the streets, take to the canals in a boat or sell your used stuff on the sidewalks...but whatever you do, do it while wearing orange, the royal color.
The Artis Zoo is the perfect place to relax in the middle of the busy city. Highlights include a walk-through, indoor jungle, a butterfly pavilion & an aquarium. Hang out with the animals or just have a peaceful stroll in their beautiful gardens.
Amsterdam towers dapple the city sky and beg for your attention. On Open Tower Day, Gessell climbs many towers to look down and enjoy spectacular views of the city. The video contains stunning aerial footage of the last 3 towers.
The beer culture is growing fast in Amsterdam. Shoshannah from Awesome Amsterdam & friends tour 4 different craft beer bars, tasting different brews & talking with local brewers & beer enthusiasts.
Elysia takes Gessell to four events happening during the East edition of 24 hours in Amsterdam. Augmented reality, soap making, chocolate sniffing and tombstones at twilight are all part of the fun!
Gessell shows you one of her favorite shopping spots, which is right next to the Rijksmuseum. This area is filled with hidden treaures of art, antiques, chic clothing & food/drink specialties. Lots of people pass by on their way to the big museums, but do yourself a favor and stop and look around!
We traveled by train to Den Bosch with the AMS Connected Meet-Up group to take in all the crazy costumes & parades during one of the biggest parties in the south of Holland.
Gessell & her girlfriends try a new festival which combines street food stalls, fine dining, music, DJs and other fun entertainment such as Disco Bingo. This is a perfect example of the many fun festivals that locals are at every week.